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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
Overview
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with
Power Over Ethernet
Overview
The Utility can be accessed via Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator through use of a computer that
is networked with the Access Point.
For a basic network setup, most users only have to use the following screens of the Utility:
•
Setup
On the
Setup
screen, enter your basic network settings here.
•
Management
Click the
Administration
tab and then select the
Management
screen. The Access Point’s default password
is
admin
. To secure the Access Point, change the AP Password from its default.
Navigating the Utility
There are five main tabs: Setup, Wireless, AP Mode, Administration, and Status. Additional screens will be
available from most of the main tabs.
Setup
Enter the settings for the Access Point and your Internet connection on this screen.
Wireless
You will use the Wireless tabs to enter a variety of wireless settings for the Access Point.
•
Basic Wireless Settings
. Enter the network mode, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) settings, SSIDs, and
other settings on this screen.
•
Wireless Security
. Use this screen to configure the Access Point’s security settings.
•
Wireless Network Access
. From this screen, you can permit or block access to your wireless network.
HAVE YOU:
Enabled TCP/IP on your PCs? PCs
communicate over the network with this
protocol. Refer to “Appendix D: Windows Help”
for more information on TCP/IP.
browser:
an application that provides a way to
look at and interact with all the information on the
World Wide Web.
t
cp/ip:
a set of instructions PCs use to
communicate over a network.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
Navigating the Utility
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
•
Advanced Wireless Settings
. Use this screen to configure the Access Point’s more advanced wireless
settings.
AP Mode
Use this screen to configure how the Access Point will work with other access points in your network.
Administration
You will use the Administration tabs to manage the Access Point.
•
Management
. This screen allows you to customize the password and Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP) settings.
•
Log
. Configure the Log settings for the Access Point on this screen.
•
Factory Default
. Use this screen to reset the Access Point to its factory default settings.
•
Firmware Upgrade
. Upgrade the Access Point’s firmware on this screen.
•
Language Upgrade
. On this screen, change the language of the Access Point’s Web-based Utility.
•
Reboot
. Use this screen to reboot the Access Point.
•
Config Management
. You can back up the configuration file for the Access Point, as well as save the backup
configuration file to the Access Point.
Status
You will be able to view status information for your local network, wireless networks, and network performance.
•
Local Network
. This screen will display current information on the Access Point and its local network.
•
Wireless
. This screen will display current information on the Access Point and its wireless networks.
•
System Performance
. This screen will display current information on the Access Point and its data
transmissions.
firmware:
the programming code that runs a
networking device.
snmp:
the standard e-mail protocol on the Internet.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
Accessing the Utility
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
Accessing the Utility
To access the Web-based Utility of the Access Point, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter
the Access Point’s default IP address,
192.168.1.245
, in the
Address
field. Press the
Enter
key.
Enter
admin
in the
User Name
field. The first time you open the Web-based Utility, use the default password,
admin
. (You can set a new password from the Administration - Management tab.) Then click the
OK
button.
The Setup Tab
The first screen that appears is the
Setup
screen. This allows you to change the Access Point's general settings.
Setup
Enter the Host and Device Names for the Access Point.
Host Name
. You may assign any Host Name to the Access Point.
Unique, memorable names are helpful,
especially if you are employing multiple access points on the same network.
Device Name
. You may assign any Device Name to the Access Point.
Unique, memorable names are helpful,
especially if you are employing multiple access points on the same network.
Network Setup
The selections under this heading allow you to configure the Access Point’s IP setting(s).
IP Settings
Select
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
if your network router will assign an IP address to the Access Point.
Figure 5-1: Login Screen
Figure 5-2: Setup - Automatic Configuration -
DHCP Screen
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
The Setup Tab
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
Select
Static IP Address
if you want to assign a static or fixed IP address to the Access Point. Then complete the
following:
•
IP Address
. The IP address must be unique to your network. We suggest you use the default IP address of
192.168.1.245
.
•
Subnet Mask
. The Subnet Mask must be the same as that set on your Ethernet network.
•
Default Gateway
. Enter the IP address of your network’s gateway. The gateway is the device that enables
communication between your computers and the Internet. In most cases, your router acts as your gateway.
•
Primary and Secondary DNS
. Enter the IP address of your Domain Name System (DNS) server. This
information should be provided by your ISP. You should enter at least one DNS address.
Change these settings as described here and click
Save Settings
to apply your changes, or click
Cancel
Changes
to cancel your changes. Click
Help
for more information.
Figure 5-3: Setup - Static IP Address Screen
static ip address:
a fixed address assigned to a computer or
device that is connected to a network.
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab
Wireless-G Access Point with Power Over Ethernet
The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Tab
Change the wireless network settings on this screen. The Access Point can connect to up to eight wireless
networks at the same time.
Wireless Network
Configure the Access Point using the available settings. You can enter and save more than one configuration for
the Access Point because the Access Point can work with a primary wireless network and up to seven Virtual
Local Area Networks (VLANs). The Access Point can support a maximum of 32 wireless client devices.
Wireless Network Mode
. Select
Mixed
and both Wireless-G and Wireless-B computers will be allowed on the
network, but the speed will be reduced. Select
G-Only
for maximum speed with Wireless-G products only. The
final selection,
B-Only
, allows only Wireless-B products on the network. You can also disable wireless
performance if you select
Disabled
.
VLAN Trunk
. Select
Enabled
if you want to use the Access Point’s VLAN features.
Priority
. Select
Enabled
if you want to use the Access Point’s capability to assign VLAN priorities. Select
Disabled
if you want to disable the Access Point’s capability to assign VLAN priorities.
Main SSID
. Enter settings for the Access Point’s primary wireless network.
Virtual SSID1-7
. You can enter settings for up to seven virtual wireless networks.
SSID Name
. The SSID is the unique name shared among all devices in a wireless network. It is case-sensitive
and must not exceed 32 alphanumeric characters, which may be any keyboard character. Make sure this setting
is the same for all devices in each wireless network.
VLAN ID
. Enter the ID number you want to assign to this VLAN. Make sure at least one of these matches the
Access Point VLAN ID entered on this screen.
Priority
. You can assign VLAN priority to each wireless network,
Low
,
Medium
, or
High
.
TX Rate Limitation
. The default setting is
54 Mbps
. The range is from 1 to 54Mbps. The rate of data
transmission should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network. You can select from a range of
transmission speeds, or you can keep the default setting,
54 Mbps
, to have the Access Point enable the Auto-
Figure 5-4: Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings Screen
NOTE:
To use the Access Point’s VLAN features, you must have a managed switch.

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